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Airborne 23: where US airlift meets Japan tactical insertion

Nine U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft taxi along the runway during the elephant walk portion of the Airborne 23 exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 31, 2023. The purpose of the operation was to demonstrate the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force capacity to employ large-scale airborne personnel and supply insertion, and to provide an opportunity for U.S. and Japanese forces to practice integrated operations together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone)
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Airborne 23: where US airlift meets Japan tactical insertion

Eight U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft taxi along the runway during the elephant walk portion of the Airborne 23 exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 31, 2023. The purpose of the operation was to demonstrate the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force capacity to employ large-scale airborne personnel and supply insertion, and to provide an opportunity for U.S. and Japanese forces to practice integrated operations together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone)
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U.S. Air Force Capt. Jacob Taylor, 459th Airlift Squadron UH-1N Iroquois helicopter pilot, smiles while flying over the East Fuji Maneuver Area, Japan, during Airborne 23, Jan. 31, 2023. The purpose of the operation was to demonstrate the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force capacity to employ large-scale airborne personnel and supply insertion, and to provide an opportunity for U.S. and Japanese forces to practice integrated operations together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone)
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Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratroopers, assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade, jump from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules, assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, over the East Fuji Maneuver Area, Japan, during the Airborne 23 exercise, Jan. 31, 2023. Nine C-130J aircraft were used to carry approximately 300 Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratroopers to drop zones at Higashifuji training field during the static-line personnel jump portion of the exercise. The exercise also included nighttime airdrops of 100 supply bundles built by JGSDF members and inspected by Yokota Airmen. This is the first time the U.S. and Japan have worked together to build cargo bundles in support of the annual exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone)
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A view of Mt. Fuji is seen from the window of a UH-1N Iroquois, assigned to the 459th Airlift Squadron, during the Airborne 23 exercise as it flew above the East Fuji Maneuver Area, Japan, Jan. 31, 2023. Nine C-130J aircraft were used to carry approximately 300 Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratroopers to drop zones at Higashifuji training field during the static-line personnel jump portion of the exercise. The exercise also included nighttime airdrops of 100 supply bundles built by JGSDF members and inspected by Yokota Airmen. This is the first time the U.S. and Japan have worked together to build cargo bundles in support of the annual exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone)
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Three U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft taxi along the runway during the elephant walk portion of the Airborne 23 exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 31, 2023. The purpose of the operation was to demonstrate the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force capacity to employ large-scale airborne personnel and supply insertion, and to provide an opportunity for U.S. and Japanese forces to practice integrated operations together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone)
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Eight U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft taxi along the runway during the elephant walk portion of the Airborne 23 exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 31, 2023. The purpose of the operation was to demonstrate the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force capacity to employ large-scale airborne personnel and supply insertion, and to provide an opportunity for U.S. and Japanese forces to practice integrated operations together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone)
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Nine U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft taxi along the runway during the elephant walk portion of the Airborne 23 exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 31, 2023. The purpose of the operation was to demonstrate the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force capacity to employ large-scale airborne personnel and supply insertion, and to provide an opportunity for U.S. and Japanese forces to practice integrated operations together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone)
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Nine U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft taxi along the runway during the elephant walk portion of the Airborne 23 exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 31, 2023. The purpose of the operation was to demonstrate the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force capacity to employ large-scale airborne personnel and supply insertion, and to provide an opportunity for U.S. and Japanese forces to practice integrated operations together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone)
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Three U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, start engines across the flightline in preparation for the elephant walk portion of the Airborne 23 exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 31, 2023. Nine C-130J aircraft were used to carry approximately 300 Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratroopers to drop zones at Higashifuji training field during the static-line personnel jump portion of the exercise. The exercise also included nighttime airdrops of 100 supply bundles built by JGSDF members and inspected by Yokota Airmen. This is the first time the U.S. and Japan have worked together to build cargo bundles in support of the annual exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone)
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Chief of Space Operations visits Yokota

U.S. Space Force Gen. John "Jay" Raymond, Chief of Space Operations, signed “it’s great to be back!” in the U.S. Forces Japan headquarters sign-in book at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 4, 2022. During his visit, Raymond met with senior leaders, toured the base and met with Guardians assigned to the 374th Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone)
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Chief of Space Operations visits Yokota

U.S. Space Force Gen. John "Jay" Raymond, Chief of Space Operations, left, meets with U.S. Forces Japan officials at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 4, 2022. During his visit, Raymond met with senior leaders, toured the base and met with Guardians assigned to the 374th Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone)
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Chief of Space Operations visits Yokota

U.S. Space Force Gen. John "Jay" Raymond, Chief of Space Operations, and wife Mollie Raymond pose for a photo outside of U.S. Forces Japan headquarters on Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 4, 2022. Raymond visited Yokota to meet with Guardians and Airmen to emphasize the importance of operational readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone)
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Chief of Space Operations visits Yokota

U.S. Space Force Gen. John "Jay" Raymond, Chief of Space Operations, smiles on the flightline at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 4, 2022. During his visit, Raymond met with senior leaders, toured the base and met with Guardians assigned to the 374th Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone)
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Chief of Space Operations visits Yokota

U.S. Space Force Gen. John "Jay" Raymond, Chief of Space Operations, and wife Mollie Raymond land at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 4, 2022. Raymond visited Yokota to meet with Guardians and Airmen to emphasize the importance of operational readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone)
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Air Cadets from the National Defense Academy of Japan tour aircraft assigned to the 36th and 459th Airlift Squadrons

Air Cadets from the National Defense Academy of Japan stand in formation during an immersion tour at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 26, 2022. The 114 cadets had an opportunity to tour aircraft assigned to the 36th and 459th Airlift Squadrons including a C-130J Super Hercules, UH-1N Huey and C-12 Huron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone)
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Air Cadets from the National Defense Academy of Japan tour aircraft assigned to the 36th and 459th Airlift Squadrons

Air Cadets from the National Defense Academy of Japan wait to board a C-12 Huron assigned to the 459th Airlift Squadron during an immersion tour at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 26, 2022. Approximately 114 cadets had an opportunity to tour aircraft assigned to the 36th AS and 459th AS including a C-130J Super Hercules, UH-1N Huey and C-12 Huron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone)
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Air Cadets from the National Defense Academy of Japan tour aircraft assigned to the 36th and 459th Airlift Squadrons

Air Cadets from the National Defense Academy of Japan board a C-12 Huron assigned to the 459th Airlift Squadron during an immersion tour at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 26, 2022. Visitors included students from Japan, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam and Myanmar. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone)
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Air Cadets from the National Defense Academy of Japan tour aircraft assigned to the 36th and 459th Airlift Squadrons

Air Cadets from the National Defense Academy of Japan look inside of a UH-1N Huey assigned to the 459th Airlift Squadron during an immersion tour at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 26, 2022. The cadets visited Yokota to observe the partnership between the U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Forces, to learn the strategic importance of the 374th Airlift Wing's mission, and its partnership with local communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone)
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Air Cadets from the National Defense Academy of Japan tour aircraft assigned to the 36th and 459th Airlift Squadrons

An Air Cadet from the National Defense Academy of Japan touches the hood of a UH-1N Huey assigned to the 459th Airlift Squadron during an immersion tour at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 26, 2022. While visiting Yokota, the students were able to experience U.S. Air Force aircraft up close and engage with U.S. Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone)
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